Luther Burger Recipe
The Luther burger is an American burger consisting of a beef patty, bacon and cheese sandwiched between a glazed donut. The bacon is fried until crispy, and the beef patty is grilled, topped with cheese then assembled into a sliced and toasted donut.
Most notable about this burger is the lack of any plant ingredients. Luther burgers do not have tomatoes or lettuce, typically used to break up the greasiness of a burger. Variation typically includes addition of fried onions or fried eggs.
Many dispute the authenticity of a Luther burger when it is not made using donuts from the American donut giant Krispy Kreme, which is preferred due to its light airy texture.
Origin and Significance
The origin of the Luther Burger is disputed. Mulligans bar in Georgia, known for its other extreme culinary creations like the hamdog and deep fried twinkie, claimed the creation of this burger when they ran out of burger buns and improvised by using donuts.
The other story of origin also explains its namesake. It’s thought to be named after bestselling R and B Singer Luther Vandross who is rumored to have created and often enjoyed it.
Despite his massive popularity, Luther burgers are not widely available throughout most on America, popping up occasionally at ballparks or state fairs and having more of a cult following.
Luther Burger
The Luther burger is an American burger consisting of a beef patty, bacon and cheese sandwiched between a glazed donut.
Ingredients
- Glazed doughnuts - 4
- Beef patties - 4
- Cheese slices - 4
- Bacon slices - 2
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat.
- Season the beef patties with salt and pepper, then cook them for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach the desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, slice the glazed doughnuts in half horizontally and toast them.
- Once the patties are cooked, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt slightly.
- Remove the patties from the grill and place them on the bottom halves of the glazed doughnuts.
- Top each patty with a few slices of crispy bacon.
- Place the top halves of the glazed doughnuts on top of the bacon, creating a burger sandwich.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 631Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 670mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 35g
Nutrition is provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It is for general information purposes and is only a rough estimation.
Photo Credit: Ed Fisher aka gle
